How much does a data centre operator make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹22,650 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,119
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 141 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $116,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $106,500 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $86,520 |
| 104. Indonesia estimate | $3,231 |
| 105. India estimate | $3,119 |
| 106. Nepal estimate | $3,051 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $462 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- IT technician₹236,700
- Network engineer₹250,100
- Web technician₹272,000
- Audio-visual technician₹222,400
- Telecom administrator₹262,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data centre operator make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹22,650 a month, ₹271,800 a year.
How much does a data centre operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹202,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹329,400.
Which country pays a data centre operator the most?
United States, with a median of $116,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a data centre operator make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $116,600 a year against $3,119 in India, 37.4 times more.
Who makes more, a data centre operator or an IT technician?
A data centre operator: ₹271,800 a year against ₹236,700 for an IT technician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate